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Monday

Calvin Pickard Set To Make Wild Debut Tuesday Against Winnipeg

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Goaltender Calvin Pickard is slated to make his Minnesota Wild debut during Tuesday's road matchup against the Winnipeg Jets. Pickard will take the second half of a back-to-back set following Jesper Wallstedt's start Monday. The 34-year-old netminder signed a one-year, $1 million contract with Minnesota in July after posting a 5-6-2 record, 3.68 GAA, and .871 save percentage across 16 appearances for the Edmonton Oilers during the 2025-26 campaign.

Jesper Wallstedt Makes Sixth Straight Start For Wild Against Vegas

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Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt will tend the net at home against the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday, marking his sixth consecutive start to begin the season. Wallstedt has been stellar, recording a 3-1-1 record, 1.78 GAA, and .936 save percentage. He will finally receive a night off during Tuesday's back-to-back against the Winnipeg Jets, allowing Calvin Pickard to make his organizational debut.

Colten Ellis Gets Starting Nod For Monday's Game Against Panthers

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Buffalo Sabres goaltender Colten Ellis will get the start in Monday's home contest against the Florida Panthers. Ellis has drawn two starts over Buffalo's last three games, going 1-1-0 with a 2.90 GAA and an .880 save percentage. He handles the first half of a back-to-back set, while teammate Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is expected to defend the road crease against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.

Pierre-Luc Dubois Ruled Out Due To Illness For Tuesday's Game

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Washington Capitals center Pierre-Luc Dubois is sidelined with an illness and will not travel for Tuesday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes. With Washington facing a back-to-back set, he could potentially return to face Montreal on Wednesday. Through four games this season, Dubois has registered one goal and three assists. In his absence, Ilya Protas is projected to skate on the top line alongside Alex Ovechkin for the upcoming matchup.

Lane Hutson Surprises Kids At Bell Centre For NHL First Shift Program

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Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson spent his day off on Sunday surprising young participants at the Bell Centre ice for the NHL/NHLPA First Shift program. Hutson generously spent time skating, chatting, and posing for pictures with children ages 6 to 10. The star blueliner, who signed an eight-year deal to remain in Montreal, continues to embrace the community, mirroring his previous community outreach efforts during past holiday breaks.

Nico Daws Confirmed as Starting Goaltender for Monday Matchup Against Senators

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New Jersey Devils goaltender Nico Daws was the first goalie to leave the ice Monday, indicating he will start at home against the Ottawa Senators. Daws aims to bounce back after a tough season debut where he allowed six goals on 32 shots in a loss to the Islanders. With the 25-year-old getting the nod Monday, fantasy managers can expect regular starter Jake Allen to take the crease on the road against the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday.

Islanders Look to Retool Roster Around Matthew Schaefer

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The New York Islanders are currently navigating a transitional season as the franchise aims to retool on the fly into a contender centered around Matthew Schaefer. As part of roster reshaping over recent seasons, the organization has moved on from depth defenders like Adam Boqvist, trying different blue-line options to build a more reliable supporting cast for Schaefer and the core moving forward in 2026-27.

Jacob Fowler Shines in Shootout Win and Details Mask Tribute

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Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jacob Fowler earned first star honors after leading his team to a shootout victory over the Detroit Red Wings. Following the win, Fowler discussed his new mask tribute to team organist Diane Bibaud, designed alongside Sylabrush's Sylvie Marsolais and Alexandre Mathys. Fowler noted he is always looking for ways to honor the organization and hoped Bibaud liked it. He also lightheartedly joked that Buffalo might be jealous after Sabres organist Curtis Cook praised the mask online.

Filip Hallander Traded to Edmonton Oilers in Deal for Spencer Stastney

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Forward Filip Hallander was traded from the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for 26-year-old defenseman Spencer Stastney. The transaction opened up roster flexibility for Pittsburgh while sending Hallander to Edmonton's system. Following the move, Stastney made his debut for the Penguins on Saturday in a 3-2 shootout victory over the Dallas Stars, skating alongside Kris Letang.

Kris Letang Pairs With Newcomer Spencer Stastney in Penguins Victory

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Kris Letang paired with newly acquired defenseman Spencer Stastney during Pittsburgh's 3-2 shootout victory over the Dallas Stars on Saturday. The veteran blue-liner skated alongside Stastney in his debut game for the Penguins following his acquisition from the Edmonton Oilers. Head coach Dan Muse noted the defense pairing adjusted quickly during the contest as Pittsburgh earned the hard-fought home victory.

Spencer Stastney Impresses in Pittsburgh Debut After Trade From Oilers

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Spencer Stastney made his Pittsburgh Penguins debut on Saturday, helping the team secure a 3-2 shootout victory over the Dallas Stars. The 26-year-old defenseman was recently acquired from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for forward Filip Hallander. Skated alongside veteran Kris Letang, Stastney earned praise from head coach Dan Muse for his skating ability, anticipation, and quick adaptation to his new surroundings.

Sunday

Jake Oettinger Off to Red-Hot Start for Stars to Open Season

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Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger is off to a red-hot start to open the 2026-27 NHL season, establishing himself as one of the premier goaltenders in the league early on. Oettinger's stellar performance between the pipes has provided top-tier fantasy value and anchored the Stars' defense. His dominant early numbers make him a highlighted winner in net as teams across the league navigate early-season goaltending disruptions and injury shifts.

Igor Shesterkin Out for Season With Knee Injury as Rangers Search for Options

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New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will miss the remainder of the 2026-27 season due to a severe right knee injury suffered when his leg jammed into the post against Washington. The star netminder requires surgery and rehabilitation, ending his campaign with a 3-1-0 record, 1.79 GAA, and .927 save percentage. With backup Joonas Korpisalo also sidelined on injured reserve, the Rangers are relying on Dylan Garand while exploring trade and free-agent replacement options.

Evan Rodrigues Fined Max $5,000 for Spearing Marco Rossi

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New Jersey Devils forward Evan Rodrigues received a $5,000 fine from the NHL Department of Player Safety, the maximum allowable under the CBA, following a spearing incident on Vancouver Canucks center Marco Rossi. During Saturday's game, Rodrigues speared Rossi in the throat area prior to a faceoff at center ice. On-ice officials assessed Rodrigues a double-minor penalty on the play after review. The fine stands as the sole discipline issued for the controversial high-sticking incident.

Will Cuylle Scores Two Goals in Rangers' Win Over Canucks

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Will Cuylle netted his first two goals of the season on three shots and added four hits to power the New York Rangers to a 6-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday. Cuylle put New York ahead 2-1 early in the second period before adding his second goal late in the third. Through seven games in a third-line role, the 24-year-old winger has accumulated five points, 18 shots, and 26 hits as the Rangers secured their fourth straight home win.

Tye Kartye Scores First Two Goals of Season in Rangers' Victory

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Tye Kartye scored his first two goals of the season on three shots and recorded a plus-2 rating in the New York Rangers' 6-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday. Skatting on the second line, the 25-year-old forward now has four points and 17 hits through seven games this season. Kartye continues to capitalize on increased top-six ice time while providing physical play.

Tyson Foerster Takes Blows to Face in Flyers' Loss to Hurricanes

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Tyson Foerster slid headfirst chasing a puck and got tangled with Carolina's Jordan Martinook during Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes. Foerster absorbed multiple unpenalized punches to the left side of his face from Martinook during the scuffle, immediately preceding a Carolina goal. The defeat dropped Philadelphia to 0-5-2 on the season, marking the worst start in franchise history after seven straight winless games.

Jordan Martinook Sparking Hurricanes in Victory Over Flyers

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Jordan Martinook got tangled with Philadelphia's Tyson Foerster during a scoreless stretch of Carolina's 4-1 win over the Flyers on Sunday night. Martinook landed blows to Foerster's face during the altercation along the ice, which went unpenalized immediately prior to a Hurricanes goal. The victory pushed Carolina ahead while handing Philadelphia its seventh consecutive loss to start the season.

Ryan Winterton Ices Kraken Victory With Late Goal Against Capitals

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Ryan Winterton scored a critical insurance goal with 2:40 remaining in the third period to seal a 5-3 victory for the Seattle Kraken over the Washington Capitals on Sunday night. Winterton's late tally capped off a strong offensive effort for Seattle, which saw five different goal scorers push the team's record to 4-2-0. The Kraken will look to build on this performance as they continue their road trip against Philadelphia.

Alex Ovechkin Snipes 930th Career Goal in Capitals' 5-3 Loss to Kraken

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Alex Ovechkin sniped his first goal of the season and the 930th NHL goal of his career during the Washington Capitals' 5-3 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Sunday. Ovechkin capitalized on a strong forecheck and forced turnover from brothers Aliaksei and Ilya Protas, collecting the puck in front to beat Joey Daccord. Despite the milestone tally briefly giving Washington momentum, the Capitals dropped to 3-2-0 on the season.